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Desert Dragon Directors

JORDAN FRANCO

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Chief Operation Officer

jordan.franco@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com

MICHELE PLATIS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 

Chief Academic Officer

michele.platis@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com

THE Model

Co-Executive Director Definition:

Co-Executive Director Definition:

Co-Executive Director Definition:

The Directors and Founders have a  shared mission, vision, and philosophy. The Directors share the load  for the good of the school. Each has their independent job description, but are equally accountable to the Governing Board. 


Why Co-Executive Directors

Co-Executive Director Definition:

Co-Executive Director Definition:

  • The shared responsibilities allows for balance and support.  
  • Maximizes the range of knowledge.
  • Each Director works within their strengths.
  • Creates more visibility of leadership.

Desert Dragon Leadership TEam

Michael Carrasco

Michael Carrasco

Michael Carrasco

Dean of Students/Special Education

michael.carrasco@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com

Iliana Damas

Michael Carrasco

Michael Carrasco

Attendance and Recruitment Specialist

iliana.damas@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com

Teri Gough

Michael Carrasco

Tennise Lucas

Instructional Coach (Math/Science)

teri.gough@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com

Tennise Lucas

Tennise Lucas

Tennise Lucas

Literacy Coach

tennise.lucas@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com

Yareli Moreno

Tennise Lucas

Yareli Moreno

Enrollment and Operations Specialist

yareli.moreno@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com

Becky Richert

Tennise Lucas

Yareli Moreno

Fine Arts Director

becky.richert@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com

Regina Sedillos

Regina Sedillos

Regina Sedillos

Literacy Coordinator

regina.sedillos@riograndeacademyoffinearts.com

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